Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 24 at 10:33AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 24, 2026 - 7:33am
Expires:
April 25, 2026 - 9:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Michigan...
Grand River at Robinson Township affecting Ottawa County.
Grand River near Comstock Park affecting Kent County.
Portage River near Vicksburg affecting Kalamazoo County.
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Michigan...
Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County.
Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of
record.
* WHERE...Portage River near Vicksburg.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 5.0 feet, Expect overflows into wooded areas, yards,
a few outbuildings, and farmland adjacent to the river.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- There is no current observed data.
- Bankfull stage is 4.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood
stage at 5.2 feet.
- Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
5.2 feet on 05/20/2019.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/grr.
Area Description:
Kalamazoo, MI
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Rapids MI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov